58+ ‘Pumpkin’ Writing Prompts
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The Feel of Fall
Write about the physical sensations associated with Fall – the chill in the air, the texture of a pumpkin, or the dry and rough touch of fallen leaves.
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Magic Pumpkin Patch
Write about discovering a pumpkin patch where each pumpkin has a unique magical trait when carved.
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Eerie Pumpkin Carving
Write about a time when the face you carved into a pumpkin seemed to come alive.
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Pumpkin Carving Chronicles
Write a shared family tradition about pumpkin carving, where the pumpkin patch visit sets the stage for the upcoming family event.
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First Time Pumpkin Picker
Write a heartfelt story from the viewpoint of a child visiting a pumpkin patch for the first time.
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Pumpkin Patch Mystery
Devise a short mystery story where a pumpkin patch is an essential part of the plot.
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Gourd Guide
Imagine if each pumpkin in a patch had a unique personality and story to tell. Choose a pumpkin and write its story.
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Harvest Moon Dreams
Create a magical story unfolding in a pumpkin patch under the golden glow of an October harvest moon.
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Legacy of the Jack-o-Lantern
Re-imagine the origin story of the creepy Jack-o-Lantern and its menacing grin.
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Mysterious Pumpkin Patch
Someone has noticed something very strange about the pumpkin patch in the town.
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Autumn Essence
Compose a poem capturing the myriad hues and feelings elicited by the arrival of October.
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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Narrate a fictitious story about inventing the perfect October dessert, incorporating traditional fall flavors.
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Transformative Treats
Narrate a story that revolves around a magical or transformative November dish.
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Dancing in the Pumpkin Patch
Write a whimsical story about a nightly gathering of magical creatures in a pumpkin patch.
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Pumpkin Knight’s Quest
Craft a tale about a knight cursed to transform into a pumpkin-head every Halloween.
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Jack-o’-lantern’s Soul
Imagine a world where every carved pumpkin takes on a personality reflective of its carver that only comes to life on Halloween.
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Pumpkin Spiced Stories
Imagine you are a pumpkin growing in a pumpkin patch. Tell your story of becoming the biggest pumpkin in the patch.
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The Magical Pumpkin
Imagine finding a magical pumpkin that grants three special autumn-related wishes.
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Portal in the Pumpkin Patch
You discover a magic portal hidden in a pumpkin patch that only opens in November. Write an adventure that ensues after stepping into the portal.
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The Never-Ending Harvest
Write about a small town that suddenly finds its pumpkins to never stop growing and continue to multiply in size.
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Pumpkin Spice Playlist
Create a playlist of songs for a rainy fall day and explain why you chose each song.
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Trial by Pumpkin
Compose a terrifying twist on a beloved October tradition, such as pumpkin carving.
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Awakening of the Pumpkin Soldier
Imagine the night before Halloween, when one carved pumpkin transforms into a sentient soldier.
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Pumpkin Carving Curse
Write a thrilling tale about a cursed pumpkin that brings forth real horror when carved for Halloween.
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Harvest Festival Adventures
Write about a make-believe adventure a pumpkin has after being picked from the patch before becoming a pie.
